2026 Kentucky Derby Gala
5th Annual Kentucky Derby Gala Supporting Hope Against Trafficking
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | Great Oaks Country Club, Rochester, MI
Hats and horses, mint juleps and cigars... you don’t want to miss the most exciting two minutes in sports!
Derby Sponsorship Opportunities
HOPE Sponsor: $25,000
Exclusive Event Naming after your company
- 4 VIP Derby Tickets
- Event Naming
- ½ page ad in 2 issues of email newsletter
- Recognition on press release, event
- invitation, promotional materials, social
- media marketing, event web page
- Recognition at event
- Social media & website recognition
Abolitionist: $15,000
Signage for VIP Sponsorship Event
- 4 VIP Derby Tickets
- VIP Event Signage
- ½ page ad in 2 issues of email newsletter
- Recognition on press release, event
- invitation, promotional materials, social
- media marketing, event web page
- Recognition at event
- Social media & website recognition
Partner: $10,000
Signage for Food Stations
- 2 VIP Derby Tickets
- Food Buffet Signage
- Recognition on press release, event
- invitation, promotional materials, social
- media marketing, event web page
- Recognition at event
- Social media & website recognition
Ambassador: $5,000
Signage for AV Sponsorship
- 2 General Derby Tickets
- AV Signage
- Recognition on press release, event
- invitation, promotional materials, social
- media marketing, event web page
- Social media & website recognition
Redeemer: $3,500
Signage for Exclusive Raffle Trip
- 2 General Derby Tickets
- Exclusive Raffle Trip Signage
- Recognition on press release, event
- invitation, promotional materials, social
- media marketing, event web page
- Social media & website recognition
Encourager: $3,000
Signage for Cocktail Station
- 2 General Derby Tickets
- Cocktail Station Signage
- Social media & website recognition
Mentor: $2,500
Signage for Parting Gift Station
- 2 General Derby Tickets
- Parting Gift Signage
- Social media & website recognition
Friend: $1,000
Signage for Cigar Station
- Cigar Signage
- Social media & website recognition
Derby Sponsorship Request
Date and Time
Sat, May 02, 2026
4:30 PM | 3:30 PM VIP Experience
Details
Our Gala will support survivors in our residential program as well as our community awareness and education initiatives.
VIP guests will receive special access to an exclusive tasting room, be invited to a VIP reception and receive a memorable gift.
Everyone will enjoy Derby favorites created by an Executive Chef, multiple TV viewing stations, betting booth, silent & live auction, raffles and so much more!
